commence
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Starting in 2027, competition will commence in July, break briefly during the winter, and end in May.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
If all goes well, orders are likely to commence next year.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
Complications commence when a space research vessel smashes into Prodigy Corp.-controlled Bangkok.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
"The labour union will lawfully commence a general strike tomorrow as scheduled."
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
The boy was nineteen years old, alone except for his sword-handler, and the three hangers-on, and the bull-fight was to commence in twenty minutes.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
July 6: Boeing commences production on the "North Line" in Everett, Washington, part of a strategy to increase output of the 737 MAX.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
The train event commences as the Harry Potter franchise’s author, J.K.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
The expansion adds 900,000 tons of brown paper production, which starts in 1Q, and 1.5 million tons of white paper production, which commences in 2H, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
This stress becomes all too real in the documentary when the brothers and their writing team are still working on the final episode's script when filming commences.
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2026
The singing commences again, and I realize that the Easter matins have begun.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
“The solution is not to allow Petitioners to illegally complete the entire ballroom just because they illegally commenced it,” lawyers for the trust wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
"Negotiations have commenced with professional football player Leandro Trossard and his club Arsenal regarding his permanent transfer," the Turkish Super Lig side said in a statement.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Structural removal commenced Tuesday and is now 6.5% complete, and there are around 200 people working on the site around the clock.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
That’s changed since last fall, when a historic borrowing spree to fund AI infrastructure commenced.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
The rats now commenced to dig busily at the dirt on top of and around Mrs. Frisby’s cinder block.
From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien
"The child safeguard practice review is commencing, led by the local safeguarding partnership with the national child safeguarding practice review, working closely to make sure it is of the highest quality."
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
Reports indicate SpaceX is targeting a June listing with trading commencing shortly after.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
But it is unlikely, as it strategised ahead of commencing the attacks on Iran, that the US fully foresaw some of these economic consequences.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
One kid kicked a football, commencing a mad scramble as a group of friends converged on the object of their delight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2025
I am pleased as punch to be commencing this groundbreaking column in the Manifest Herald.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
Vocabulary lists containing commence
Bud, Not Buddy
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Essential English Vocabulary, List 1
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
List 8
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
